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I hesitate to say because it sounds silly, but the first play I did was 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' by Brecht.
Justin Kirk

Meaning of "Brecht" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRECHT

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRECHT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRECHT

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WHAT DOES BRECHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Brecht

Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht (/brɛkt/; German: ( listen); born Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht (help·info); 10 February 1898 – 14 August 1956) was a German poet, playwright, theatre director, and Marxist. A theatre practitioner of the 20th century, Brecht made contributions to dramaturgy and theatrical production, the latter through the tours undertaken by the Berliner Ensemble – the post-war theatre company operated by Brecht and his wife, long-time collaborator and actress Helene Weigel.

Definition of Brecht in the English dictionary

The definition of Brecht in the dictionary is Bertolt. 1898–1956, German dramatist, theatrical producer, and poet, who developed a new style of "epic" theatre and a new theory of theatrical alienation, notable also for his wit and compassion. His early works include The Threepenny Opera and Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. His later plays are concerned with moral and political dilemmas and include Mother Courage and her Children, The Good Woman of Setzuan, and The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BRECHT

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Synonyms and antonyms of Brecht in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Brecht» into 25 languages

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布莱希特
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Brecht
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Brecht
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ब्रेख्त
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بريخت
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Брехт
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Brecht
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ব্রেখট
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Brecht
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ブレヒト
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브레히트
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Brecht
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Brecht
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பிரெக்ட்
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ब्रेक
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Брехт
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Brecht
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Brecht

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2 QUOTES WITH «BRECHT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Brecht.
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Justin Kirk
I hesitate to say because it sounds silly, but the first play I did was 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' by Brecht.
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Katy Mixon
A lot of people don't know that my background is completely classical. For a while there, I was all about Moliere and the Greeks and Brecht and Tennessee Williams.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRECHT»

Discover the use of Brecht in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Brecht and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Understanding Brecht (New Edition)
A collection of Benjamin's writing on the dramatic and poetic work of his friend and tutor, Bertolt Brecht.
Walter Benjamin, 2003
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Bertolt Brecht: Journals 1934-1955
Bertolt Brecht's work journals trace his years of exile (the period from 1934 to 1955) in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and America, as well as his return, via Switzerland, to East Berlin.
Bertolt Brecht, John Willett, 1995
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The Cambridge Companion to Brecht
It brings together the contrasting views of major critics and active practitioners, and this edition introduces more voices and themes.
Peter Thomson, Glendyr Sacks, 2006
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Brecht and Method
Jameson sees this text as key to understanding Brecht's critical reflections on dialectics and his orientally informed fascination with flow and flux, change and the non-eternal. For Jameson, Brecht is not prescriptive but performative.
Fredric Jameson, 2000
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Brecht Unbound
Intended to move beyond the ideological considerations that have informed so much secondary literature about Brecht, the book is a cross-disciplinary reassessment of important aspects of his work.
James K. Lyon, Hans-Peter Breuer, 1995
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Bertolt Brecht: Chaos, According to Plan
Covers Brecht's day-to-day work as a theatre director telling how he worked with actors and how his productions were actually put together in rehearsal.
John Fuegi, 1987
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Brecht on Theatre: The Development of an Aesthetic
Selections from the celebrated German playwright's writings on the nature and direction of twentieth-century drama
Bertolt Brecht, John Willett, 1964
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Bentley on Brecht
Brought together in this volume are Brecht-Bentley correspondence, Bentley’s personal recollections of his years with Brecht, including Charles Laughton’s production of Galileo, Brecht’s testimony before the House Un-American ...
Eric Bentley, 2008
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After Brecht: British Epic Theater
This is the first book to fully explore contemporary British drama in light of the tremendous influence of German playwright Bertolt Brecht.
Janelle G. Reinelt, 1996
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Bertolt Brecht's Dramatic Theory
Detailed analysis of Brecht's extensive theoretical writings on the theater, including newly available works.
John J. White, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRECHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Brecht is used in the context of the following news items.
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Labour's next Labour leader must tackle the "Granny problem"
Bertolt Brecht once wrote, with a hint of irony, that it might be simpler “if the government simply dissolved the people and elected another”. «New Statesman, Jul 15»
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SONG perform Matilda, Tales of Arabia and other hit shows this …
... immersive theatre, promenade, audience participation, improvisation, pantomime even a bit of Brecht. Feel free to boo, hiss, laugh and cheer! «Southport Visiter, Jul 15»
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Irving Levin Associates, Inc. To Host Webinar, “Independent Living …
Susan Brecht, President, Brecht Associates, Inc., will moderate the webinar. The Senior Living Business Interactive Webcast Series is produced ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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NYMF Welcomes FUN HOME Composer Jeanine Tesori as 2015 …
... and Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children, which was part of the 2006 Shakespeare in the Park season and starred Meryl Streep ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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Lucie Pohl's CRY ME A LIVER Plays as Part of 59E59's 'East to …
... life tale of being Bertolt Brecht's real-life niece with a fascination for Hitler, Lucie Pohl previews her new show CRY ME A LIVER off-Broadway ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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John Wight :The Greek No Vote Marks a Victory for Humanity
As Bertolt Brecht reminded us after the carnage of the Second World War: "The womb from which this monster emerged remains fertile.". «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
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The Dreamers at the St James | Theatre review
There are even elements of Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, with singers telling the story on a battlefield that the British abandoned in late ... «The Upcoming, Jul 15»
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Big Brother 2015: BB17 Sunday Recap with Christine Brecht
Rob Cesternino is a two-time Survivor player and reality TV aficionado. Rob gives his thoughts on his favorite Reality TV shows as the host of ... «RobHasAwebsite.com, Jul 15»
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If Labour wants to win in 2020, it must choose Liz Kendall as leader
In a democracy, to paraphrase Bertolt Brecht, it is the people who choose their government, not the other way around. As someone who was ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Tour de France Shorts: Mixed fortunes for Trek during stage 2
(Brecht Decaluwé). Bauke Mollema (Trek Factory Racing) Bauke Mollema lost time on Sunday while Trek teammate Fabian Cancellara took ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»

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